Hello, im ray suarez and the idea of the s. A. T. Is shifting under the feet of the teenagers, only the College Bound were encouraged to take it. It was an important sorting tool in the scramble for the seats in the competitive schools but not that important if you are graduating with academic die employee ma and headed to the State University and now the board tining erred with it. A writing section was added and the test scored on a basis of 2400 points rather than 1600. More High Schoolers were encouraged to see themselves as College Bound and encouraged to take the test and kids advised to take it a number of times, starting younger, while the industry industry grew up prep r for the exam. The s. A. T. Is making a change. If you are going to have a High School Student in your life, these changes are headed your way. We believe that assessment must be a force for equity and excellence it is time to shake things up. Under criticism from educators and universities who say that the s.
Your global news leader welcome back to inside story. Im ray suarez. On this edition of the program we are going to you might say ashoe. The College Board is changing the s. A. T. Exam. We are discussing standardized testing, College Admission and what it means for the student in your house. It is striking the hear the head of the College Board and sayin inequality and when the test was first developed the theory was that it was going to test a native intelligence and the poor kid and the rich kid both smart you wouldnt see much in a way of difference and ended up in a different way . Yes, it was designed to be a measure and really became something that was highly coral lated with the students income. Parents want the best for their kids and doing whatever they can to make sure they are successful and that means purchasing tutoring and prep materials and the low income kids dont have access to that. The s. A. T. Is measuring the Vocabulary Words and tricks and you didnt have access to
Coverage today blake burman on how responding to the today meeting and ashley when it comes to irans oil the u. S. May already be winning. We begin with blake. Hi there, maria. As you know the Trump Administration is trying to carve out a deal as it relates to denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula with north korea. As that is happening, iran is warning north korea that the United States, in their words, cannot be trusted. The iranian leader Hasan Rouhani meeting earlier this week with a top diplomat from north korea and this was how that meeting was relayed as it comes from Iranian State media. One quote quoting Hasan Rouhani, quote the u. S. Administration performance in these years has led the country to be considered untrust one way or the other Anuntrustworthy Andunreliable ad which does not meet any of its obligations it comes as the Trump Administration has level idea new Sanctions Against Iran and says more sanctions will be coming in 90 days from now on
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Almost one Million People apply for universal credit in two weeks, as financial concerns around the pandemic grow. British airways to suspend 36,000 workers. The airline is expected to announce 80 of its cabin crew, ground staff, engineers and head Office Employees will have theirjobs suspended until the Coronavirus Crisis passes. Talks will continue this morning on how football battles the coronavirus. The premier leagues top players are urged to resist wage cuts until theyve spoke to their union, as more clubs put non playing staff on leave and reduce salaries. Plus and weather, a few splashes of rain around the west things turn cold over the next 2a hours before substantial warmup this weekend stop clap for our carers is back tonight, with some familiar faces. Wont give up the fight for you. On behalf of my family and myself, heroes. Its thursday april the 2nd. Our top story the Prime Minister, borisjohnson, has promised to massively increase the testing of Health Workers for corona
rexulti helped reduce my mom s symptoms. take action for your loved one. ask their doctor about rexulti. james: finally, tonight s heart of america and the power of mentoring. in the nation s largest school district, where more than 70% of the students are low income, hundreds gathered last week for a first of its kind red carpet affair. the key awards celebrated those at the heart of new york city public schools mentoring initiatives, whether it is college guidance, professional development, or a personal bond, these mentors are helping thousands of students unlock their full potential. high school senior